Plectranthus ernstii (Caudiciform Plectranthus)
Plectranthus ernstii (Caudiciform Plectranthus) with woody stems and small green leaves inside yellow pots
Botanical name: Plectranthus ernstii
Common name: Caudiciform Plectranthus
Family: Lamiaceae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 8-11
Plant form: Small; plant with caudex
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Blue, lavender, purple
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingA well-drained soil, some water and some sun. The swollen stem grows to five centimetres in diameter and 30 centimetres high. The flowers are white with a shine of blue.
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Plectranthus ernstii (Caudiciform Plectranthus) displays thick woody stems with rounded green leaves in container.
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